American Express Membership Rewards - Black Card Circle 08.08.08

I got a black postcard today with those words and BlackCard Circle.com on the back. On the front my name (Just Dr. lastname) and address on a peeloff label, a stamp and the words Exclusive Global Access TM below the label.

Know what this is??:confused: How did they get my name and address?

So.. you're not a cent holder?

No, I am .... have been for years. But I don't think this invite smells like AMEX quality...curious how random strangers know my contact info and name... as well as if anyone here knows anything about this deal....

No, I am .... have been for years. But I don't think this invite smells like AMEX quality...curious how random strangers know my contact info and name... as well as if anyone here knows anything about this deal....


it a "business" networking site. basically, an offer to buy their product

Apparently you are one of a select number of people to receive the 08.08.08. postcard.

I contacted the company Black Card Circle, and they sent these exclusive mailers to individuals who submitted their information on their website http://www.BlackCardCircle.com.

Black Card Circle's new website will be unveiling worldwide on 08.08.08.

Smells like a scam to me...


Name: blackcardcircle.com
IP: 66.226.69.21
Domain: blackcardcircle.com

Administrative Contact, Technical Contact:
Black Card Circle mailto:yf8wm3xq9dc@networksolutionsprivateregistra tion.com
ATTN: BLACKCARDCIRCLE.COM
c/o Network Solutions
P.O. Box 447
Herndon, VA 20172-0447
570-708-8780


Record expires on 07-Aug-2017.
Record created on 26-Oct-2007.
Database last updated on 3-Aug-2008 13:24:20 EDT.

Domain servers in listed order:

NS1.ABAC.COM
NS2.ABAC.COM
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The only times I see private registrations on "business" sites are spammer & scam sites. If they were a legitimate company, they'd list their street address.


For comparison:

Name: americanexpress.com
IP: 12.29.100.148
Domain: americanexpress.com


Administrative Contact:
American Express mailto:gtld@aexp.com
200 Vesey Street
New York, NY 10285
US
+1 602-537-0000 fax: +1 602-537-2822
Technical Contact:
American Express / AEDR mailto:amexdns@aexp.com
18850 N 56th Street
IPC AZ-36-02-13
Phoenix, AZ 85054
US
+1 602-537-0000 fax: +1 602-537-2822

Record expires on 03-Jun-2009.
Record created on 04-Jun-1995.
Database last updated on 3-Aug-2008 13:27:17 EDT.

Domain servers in listed order:

GW.AEXP.COM 193.32.34.66
GW2.AEXP.COM 193.32.34.67
GW3.AEXP.COM 213.120.245.90
GW4.AEXP.COM 210.7.132.16

This smells fishy . . . like some of the posters on this thread are the owners of the site. Anyone else feel that way?

Didn't we have that strange Black Card Club offer some years ago ?
Sounds like a total scam ...

Apparently you are one of a select number of people to receive the 08.08.08. postcard.

I contacted the company Black Card Circle, and they sent these exclusive mailers to individuals who submitted their information on their website http://www.BlackCardCircle.com.

Black Card Circle's new website will be unveiling worldwide on 08.08.08.

Hmmmm .... well I didn't submit any info to their website... and Private Jet FLyer has 1 posting on FT as of this date.... I am still suspicious....

I have four black cards. Should I apply to get in?

https://www.citicards.com/cards/wv/cardDetail.do?screenID=945

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?instantcredit=yes

http://www.ameriprise.com/amp/individual/products/banking/world-elite-mc.asp

http://www.usbank.com/cgi_w/cfm/wpv/learn_personal.cfm?PromoID=worldperks45


(I love how these guys are such poseurs that they can't say "Centurion" without getting sued) :D

Below is the domain registration information from Network Solutions.

IMO, a business should not hide its domain registration information. It makes it difficult to perform due diligence and verify the identity of the website operator/owner.


Registrant:
Black Card Circle
ATTN: BLACKCARDCIRCLE.COM
c/o Network Solutions
P.O. Box 447
Herndon, VA 20172-0447

Domain Name: BLACKCARDCIRCLE.COM

Administrative Contact:
Black Card Circle
yf8wm3xq9dc@networksolutionsprivateregistration.co m
ATTN: BLACKCARDCIRCLE.COM
c/o Network Solutions
P.O. Box 447
Herndon, VA 20172-0447
Phone: 570-708-8780

Technical Contact:
Black Card Circle
yf8wm3xq9dc@networksolutionsprivateregistration.co m
ATTN: BLACKCARDCIRCLE.COM
c/o Network Solutions
P.O. Box 447
Herndon, VA 20172-0447
Phone: 570-708-8780

Record expires on 07-Aug-2017
Record created on 26-Oct-2007
Database last updated on 31-Jul-2008

Domain servers in listed order: Manage DNS

NS1.ABAC.COM
NS2.ABAC.COM

This listing is a Network Solutions Private Registration. Mail correspondence
to this address must be sent via USPS Express Mail™ or USPS Certified
Mail®; all other mail will not be processed. Be sure to include the registrant's
domain name in the address.

Black Card Circle's new website will be unveiling worldwide on 08.08.08.


Don't all websites unveil "worldwide". ya know... the "world wide web"


stupid marketing language

Didn't we have that strange Black Card Club offer some years ago ?
Sounds like a total scam ...

Our chimney sweep friend who told us everyone here they were idiots for not wanting to hang out with Z list rappers?

Agreed. Any site that claims to be a professional site should not be hiding behind anon registration, that just stinks of scam and phishing potential.

I did go see the web site is up.... if anyone is willing to try it out let us know....

I don't think it's enough to set up a "mysterious" web site and advertise here on FlyerTalk to "attract" Centurion cardholders like honey attracts flies ;)

Learn More

Black Card Circle® is the premier communication platform and relationship building organization for influential individuals worldwide. Black Card Circle® provides exclusive social and business networking opportunities – both online and offline - on a global level.

Black Card Circle®'s community is comprised of "Influential Individuals" whom are defined as "CIAs"™ – "Connectors, Influencers, and Alphas" ™. CIAs™ possess either financial capital, social capital, or both, and include, but are not limited to, respected professionals, upstanding community leaders and inspiring entrepreneurs.

To join Black Card Circle®, an individual must be referred and endorsed by multiple existing Black Card Circle® members and pass Black Card Circle®'s patent pending Member Authentication Process (MAP) ™.

The Black Card Circle® member authentication process (MAP) ™ is a patent-pending, multi-layer validation and verification process.

Black Card Circle® provides VIP access to entertainment events, private access to luxury goods and services, exclusive social and business networking opportunities, and personalized concierge services.

Black Card Circle® hosts exclusive events periodically throughout the United States including events already held in Beverly Hills and Las Vegas. Additional future events are planned for Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Miami.



Awesome.

Awesome.

It gave me a chuckle! A patent pending authentication process? :D

Sounds like the chimney sweeper again. I'll be Groucho Marx.

since I didn't manage to reach the Forbes 400 level :rolleyes: , I will not be able to test this Star Trek patented, award winning multi-layer beamer :D
Life can be so hard ...

Upper right hand corner says: "Membership Inquiry". If they aspire to be upper crust, shouldn't it say "Membership Enquiry"? ;)

Upper right hand corner says: "Membership Inquiry". If they aspire to be upper crust, shouldn't it say "Membership Enquiry"? ;)

Only if they're hoping to attract the Brits.

The website's tag line:
"Exclusive. Global. Access."
:D

I recently became a card holder, was not invited to the 08.08.08 event, but have friends that did attend. The event was to unveil their beta site.

They have a few in person events each year, all pretty exclusive and high-end, invitation or for members only. Site looks interesting.

I recently became a card holder, was not invited to the 08.08.08 event, but have friends that did attend. The event was to unveil their beta site.

They have a few in person events each year, all pretty exclusive and high-end, invitation or for members only. Site looks interesting.

That's the confirmation from a known reliable source we all here expected :D
Thanks for your 1st post on Flyertalk ;)

I recently became a card holder, was not invited to the 08.08.08 event, but have friends that did attend. The event was to unveil their beta site.

They have a few in person events each year, all pretty exclusive and high-end, invitation or for members only. Site looks interesting.

Classic!

Classic!

Still exploring my member benefits...

Found out today that they can extend mfg's warrenty up to 3 yrs, so I was happy I used it to purchase my new mac!

Still exploring my member benefits...

Found out today that they can extend mfg's warrenty up to 3 yrs, so I was happy I used it to purchase my new mac!

It will only extend the Mac warranty one year.

Enjoy the card. Did you really sign up for it without reading about the benefits?

Still exploring my member benefits...

Found out today that they can extend mfg's warrenty up to 3 yrs, so I was happy I used it to purchase my new mac!

Before you created a "Black Card" website, perhaps you should have learned about the "Black Card?"

It will only extend the Mac warranty one year.

Enjoy the card. Did you really sign up for it without reading about the benefits?

As suspicious as this poster sounds, he is somewhat correct. I don't know what the "original manufacturer warranty" for a Mac is, but I assume it's 1 year like most other computer manufacturers. However, IF it is possible to get one with an Apple 3-year warranty it could be extended for an additional 3 years:

Extended Warranty14

When you purchase a covered item and pay for it entirely with your Centurion Card, Extended Warranty will extend the terms of the original manufacturer's warranty for a period of time equal to the duration of the original manufacturer's warranty, up to three additional years, on warranties of five years or less that are eligible in the U.S.

14. Extended Warranty is underwritten by AMEX Assurance Company, Administrative Office, Green Bay, WI. Coverage is determined by the terms, conditions, and exclusions of Policy AX0953 or Policy EW-IND and is subject to change with notice. This document does not supplement or replace the Policy.

As suspicious as this poster sounds, he is somewhat correct.

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

They have a few in person events each year, all pretty exclusive and high-end, invitation or for members only. Site looks interesting.

A mysterious new poster comes out of the wood work to push the site:
the plot thins.

However, IF it is possible to get one with an Apple 3-year warranty it could be extended for an additional 3 years.

I know. But it is only a one year warranty. The 3-year warranty is a 1-year plus a 2-year add-on, netting the buyer only one additional year, though it is year number 4. There have been at least two threads in the past 6 months on this topic. There is value in the extended warranty, but it will only give you a 4 year warranty on your computer, not a 6 year warranty.

ETA: Here's a link (http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=800063&highlight=warranty+centurion+mac) to a more detailed explanation.

and of course, every Mac fan keeps the same machine for 4 years without having to have the latest pretty thing from Jobs

This board is oozing with cynicism and skepticism, by some seriously jaded people.

Perfectly justified cynicism and skepticism...

and of course, every Mac fan keeps the same machine for 4 years without having to have the latest pretty thing from Jobs

Hey buddy, my macbook pro is getting to year 3...

(I feel funny posting in this thread. I recently lost my Amex membership :D).

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Let's try to keep this thread on track with the original topic.

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Just heard about Black Card Circle on Leo Laporte's tech guy podcast. (http://search.everyzing.com/viewMedia.jsp?dedupe=1&col=en-all-public-ep&index=4&e=21711708&il=en&num=10&scol=pod&mc=en-all&start=0&q=Leo+Laporte&expand=true&match=query,channel&filter=1) The discussion on Black Card Circle starts about 20 minutes in.

It sounds legit and interesting. Anyone have experience with this?

Even a broken clock is right twice a day.

Not true with my digital clock... unless it happens to be 88:88 twice a day!

(snip)The discussion on Black Card Circle starts about 20 minutes in.(snip)

It sounds legit and interesting. Anyone have experience with this?

Wow... the guy(s) pushing it are up to 8 posts.

Wow... the guy(s) pushing it are up to 8 posts.

I'm not pushing anything- I just wondered if anyone had any experience with it after hearing about it on Leo's podcast.

There was a rather lengthy discussion on this a few years back which, unfortunately, I can't find using the thread search tool. Maybe someone else can. In any case, I recall the general consensus back then was much the same as now: it seemed suspiciously like a rip-off.